| I'll always associate this song with the great Mabel Mercer. Unfortunately, the only version of hers I found on youtube was from a later live recording and not her best. I remember once reading that stars like Frank and Barbara Cook said they learned everything they knew about phrasing from Mabel. She often discovered or rediscovered overlooked gems (including The Twelve Days of Christmas) and after hearing her singing them, more popular singers brought them to a larger audience. I was surprised how many covers there were of Once Upon a Time when I was looking at youtube today and Frank's is indeed a beaut. |
